The language used on the ship is English. We do have scientists and crew from all around the world, though, so I often hear Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian and German being spoken among the scientists.
I don't need to worry about anything related to money... everything is taken care of for us on the ship. There's no need for me to carry any money, as I wouldn't have anything to spend it on.
We use refillable cups and water bottles on the ship, both of which are better for the environment. It's important to stay hydrated at sea, so I can refill my water bottle as much as I want for free.
Everyone on the ship looks forward to Sundays, when the chefs on the JOIDES Resolution prepare a huge barbeque dinner for us. The chefs and kitchen staff can prepare amazing food even when the ship is moving all around in 20-foot waves!
